Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday approved a five-day public holiday on the occasion of Eidul Azha from July 8 to July 12 (Friday to Tuesday).
According to a letter issued by the PM Office, the cabinet secretary was directed to take further action after the premier's approval.
Earlier, the Cabinet Division had moved a summary to the PM’s Office regarding Eid holidays.
Eidul Azha will be celebrated on July 10 (Sunday) as the Zilhaj moon has been not sighted, Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced on June 29.
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Meanwhile, prices of sacrificial animals have soared ahead of Eidul Azha, forcing many aspirant buyers to return home empty-handed.
The increase in the prices of petroleum products and the devaluation of the rupee is believed to be the reasons behind the price hike.
The high prices are forcing prospective customers to employ the “wait-and-see” strategy to get an animal of their choice.
Cattle traders have started to bring animals to the cattle markets and can be seen wandering the streets to attract customers.
The sellers are demanding high prices because they were spending a lot of time waiting for the customers.
Traders hoped that sales will gain momentum in the coming days as the religious festival approached and buyers start visiting the markets.
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